1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 511 kg more than 1978 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (142 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Mustang | Rekord |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 503 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |